mplavery Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I would like to think it would make a difference but if your just popping to the shops and back or doing the odd fast corner im guessing you wont feel much change ... round a track you should feel a difference I cant see manufactures putting them in vehicles as OEM unless making a difference as they hate spending money My girlfriends 350z boot will have so much more space without the rear strut there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I cant see manufactures putting them in vehicles as OEM unless making a difference as they hate spending money The MKIV rear is also braced with two steel plates, most people dont know they are there and then put another brace over the top of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Knightrider1980 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The MKIV rear is also braced with two steel plates, most people dont know they are there and then put another brace over the top of them More stability then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 it looks nice and shiny. Probably the top criterion for most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I have noticed a significant difference after fitting a TRD front strut brace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Try fitting a strut brace to a Supra with one of the front corners jacked up and you'll find that it won't go on because the body is twisted. Strut braces made from alubendyminium and/or have a hinge on it's bracket is about as useful as a chocolate teapot. The TRD steel and/or titanium braces are the only ones that might do any good at all and with a hole and a bolt, they also becomes a master cylinder brace too, which definitely gives a firmer brake pedal. See here. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?220649-Bracing&highlight=TRD+strut+brace+mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I fitted my Carbing and the front feels more "pointy", coupled with the BMC support, I reckon it's working a treat. The rear Cusco carbon I fitted, looks awesome. Not really bothered if it's doing diddly squat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Try fitting a strut brace to a Supra with one of the front corners jacked up and you'll find that it won't go on because the body is twisted. I had the opposite experience, I jacked my Supra up, put it on stands and then couldn't remove the strut brace. The body was trying to droop outwards as the suspension was no longer the stressed load member. I've no idea if it significantly affects handling as an end result, but it definitely affects front body flex in some way. This is a solid Cucso steel one, not a hinged jelly one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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